In this first episode of our Seeking Wisdom series, we take a look at the most famous wise king in the Bible, King Solomon, as he makes his first difficult judgment. The case involves two women, and two newborns, one dead and one alive. As we contemplate the scriptures and the story deep within, we begin to get a glimpse of the source of wisdom, and at least one of the many attributes of wisdom: an understanding heart and the ability to distinguish right from wrong, good from evil. Be sure to scroll down below the video to Comment, Share and Like it.
I enjoyed your discussion format and illustrations. It was thought provoking. I look forward to the next discussion. Also the meditative music was very pleasant.
Thanks, Lydia, for your comment. Lauren and I both love the contemplative music at the end, so much so that each video ends the same way. I look forward to hearing more from you, and from our other viewers. Thanks again for taking the time to comment.
I certainly enjoyed the discussion and had many thoughts about it. I now think about how I listen, whether my ego gets involved or if I’m really open to the other. I wonder if wisdom pushes the ego aside.
Pat, thank you that is something to ponder. As we listen deeply and quietly how is the ego affected? What is it that allows us to acknowledge the wisdom that consciousness experiences? Would we receive more wisdom if our ego was not as strong and defended? More questions just keep popping up! Thank you again for taking the time to comment.
I agree, Lauren. Thanks, Pat, for an approach I hadn’t considered. Thinking about possible obstacles along the path to wisdom might be helpful (to me, at least) in dealing with them. If I believe that wisdom is a Divine gift, and I do so believe, then I hope that this gift can overcome many challenges. Speaking for myself, ego is a big one. I wonder if others have considered what their personal obstacles to wisdom might be?
This is a wonderful episode. It makes me eager for future episodes. 15-20 minutes is about right. Thanks so much, Lauren & Jon.
Thank you, Jane, for your comment. I appreciate your mentioning the video length…am glad this wasn’t too long for you. They will all be about 15 minutes or so, a few a bit longer.
Being so young King Solomon was troubled what was expected of him to rule his kingdom
So before he went to sleep, he pray to GOD to help him to be wise and fair ruler.
In his dreams
God came to him brought peace to his trouble soul, mind and spirit.
As you said Lauren , King Solomon listen and watch the Two mothers before making a very wise decision.
I must admit I don’t always listen so I don’t always make a good and right decision.
So this is something I should make a conscious act to listen more before I act .
I am enjoy the Seeking Wisdom episodes. Looking forward to the next episode.
I just started listening to these. I love the concept of Rilke’s prayer that by living your questions you begin (eventually) to live your answers. The wisdom will come if you give it time, keep listening, and remain open.
Thank you for listening, Charlotte. Rilke’s quote has long been a favorite of mine. I need to carry it with me to remind me that asking questions is the journey to the answers. I always just want the answers now, not sometime into the future! The wisdom of course is to patiently keep asking questions. Solomon kept asking questions until the one who loved the living child spoke up on behalf of the child wanting it to live.
I wonder if a large part of Solomon’s wisdom was discerning the proper definition of a “mother” of a baby. A “real mother” is someone who loves a baby so completely and unconditionally that she wants what is best for the baby no matter how much pain it causes her. Often this would be the birth mother, but not always. The offhand thought that occurs to me is the occasional battles between birth and adoptive parents of a baby. Which set of parents are the “real parents” who should raise the child? Sometimes it is the birth parents and sometimes it is the adoptive ones. I noticed that the conclusion of this episode in Scripture refers to “mother,” but not “birth mother.” What we know is that the baby went to the woman who loved the baby so much that she wanted what was best for it even if that meant that she would endure the pain of not raising the child for the rest of her life. Maybe that was the birth mother and maybe it was the other woman.